WCER researcher Dr. Katie Eklund, co-director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, explains the potential benefits of school mental health screenings for struggling students in this timely May 5 article in Education Week, & why they shouldn't be feared. edweek.org/leadership/des…

Legislative proposals related to school mental health screenings are popping up around the country. Dr. Katie Eklund shared her expertise with Education Week on their value — and limitations. Read more here: education.wisc.edu/news/uw-madiso… via UW–Madison School of Education

Thankful there is a response - sad it took 6 days for it to happen.

We recently caught up with alum Noah Gill. Noah is a school psychologist with the Sun Prairie Area School District. Check out this feature to learn more about Noah’s current role and reflections on his time in graduate school at UW-Madison.

We recently caught up with alum Andy Roach. Andy is a professor and program director of the School Psychology Program at Georgia State University. Check out this feature to learn more about Andy’s current role and reflections on his time in graduate school at UW-Madison.

Chronic absenteeism is common in K-12 schools, but is understudied. Dr. Katie Eklund Dr. Kari Oyen and I found small but significant effects for behavioral and academic interventions. School Psychology Review Shane Jimerson 🌊 AERA ASCD National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals Mizzou Education & Human Development
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There is still space available for those who would like to attend tomorrow's virtual presentation!

🚨‼️ Application deadline for the School Mental Health Collaborative Postdoctoral Research Training Program is this Saturday, October 15th 🚨 smhcollaborative.org/postdoc/how-to…

As a graduate program, we love to provide opportunities for students to interact with students within and across cohorts. Here are some photos from our student potluck this past weekend!

Interested in the field of school psychology? Join us on Wednesday, Oct 5 to learn more about our program. Email Lydia Wells ([email protected]) to RSVP!

ICYMI! We are hiring for 2 positions in the School Mental Health Collaborative Postdoctoral Research Training Program!

We are just 2 weeks away from our first Colloquium! Still plenty of time to register! Email [email protected] for a link to the session. 😃

Loving this coverage of our co-director Dr. Katie Eklund and her stellar School Psych program in UW Ed Psych, UW–Madison School of Education

Fun fact: 10 of 30 current EDS students have worked with MEP or currently work with us in Madison Schools (WI) in our early education work!

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School Mental Health Collaborative's Dr. Katie Eklund was recently featured in an NBC report on the shortage of school mental health professionals in WI. Dr. Eklund shared her perspectives on the growth of the UW–Madison School of Education UW Ed Psych department, and ways to address the shortage.
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For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning edutopia.org/article/young-…

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Interested in the field of school psychology? Email Lydia Wells ([email protected]) to RSVP to one of our virtual information sessions! instagram.com/p/CfEOnKGOsyR/…

Congrats to our spring graduates. So proud of this amazing group of school psychologists who are ready to go change the world!! UW–Madison National Association of School Psychologists

#EndGunViolenceNow by expanding background checks, supporting Extreme risk protection order laws, and banning weapons that do mass destruction in a short period of time. Ron Johnson Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Thanks, Wisconsin Public Radio, for the invitation to join the discussion on the shortage of school mental health professionals across the country. Excited to be a part of the solution UW School Psychology with our amazing graduates! WPR National Association of School Psychologists wpr.org/node/1915871